Digi Edgeport/E USB Ethernet Adapter 301-1050-01 Product Datasheet

Product codes
301-1050-01
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Edgeport USB-to-serial converters offer instant I/O expansion for peripheral device 
connectivity. An out-of-the-box (external) alternative to PCI cards, Edgeport makes it 
easy to add serial, USB or parallel ports to a PC, server or thin client in minutes – without 
opening the chassis, reconfiguring or rebooting the system. EdgeUSB technology, shipping
with Edgeport since 1998, also makes it possible to use our USB solutions on   Windows
NT
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and Windows NT Embedded systems. 
Edgeport is available in multiple configurations for maximum flexibility and scalability.
Choose from compact form factors for space-prohibitive applications; single port 
“bump-in-the-cable” solutions for notebook expansion; software-selectable MEI 
(RS-232/422/485 Multi-Electrical Interface) models to connect any type of serial device 
to one box; metal enclosures for rugged applications; models with galvanic isolated ports
for extended electrical safety; and DB-9, DB-25 or RJ-45 connectors to meet cabling
requirements. Accessories include the Edgeport/E USB Ethernet adapter, rack mount kits,
PCI to USB 1.1 card and USB cables.
Feature-rich design, reliability and unmatched operating system support make Edgeport
USB-to-serial converters ideal for any mission-critical enterprise application. Integrators and
end users around the globe rely on Edgeport for peripheral device connectivity in retail sta-
tions, self check-out systems, emergency vehicles, kiosks, ATMs and more.
Product Datasheet
Overview
Edgeport offers an easy out-of-the-box solution for
I/O expansion and is available in a wide variety of 
configurations for maximum flexibility and scalability.
Features/Benefits
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• Add one, two, four, eight,
or 16 serial ports to a PC, 
thin client or server in minutes 
• Unmatched operating system  
support includes Windows NT, 
Windows 2000, Windows CE, 
Windows XP and more 
• Multi-interface, software
selectable MEI, galvanic
isolated, USB PlusPower, 
industrial, compact and metal 
models
• Lower total cost of ownership 
with external, user-installable 
solution 
• Ideal for point-of-sale, mobile 
computing, industrial 
automation, medical and more
POS Connectivity 
USB 
RS-232 
Serial 
Touch Screen 
Monitor 
PC 
Pole 
Display 
Bar-Code 
Scanner 
Receipt 
Printer 
Check 
Voucher 
Credit Card 
Reader 
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